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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.91, 2,246.88 and 914.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.91, 2,246.88 and 914.19 is: 1,369.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.91 : 2,246.88 = 914.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.91/2,246.88 = 914.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.91x = 2,246.88 × 914.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.91x = 2,054,075.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,075.23/1,499.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.47

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